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Ms. Melendez from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clean Room, Clear Minds

Help me give my students a rolling cart, storage bins, storage bags and other items for a classroom that is clean and organized for learning.

  • $444 goal

This project expired on September 18, 2025.

This project expired on September 18, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I have the greatest students in the world and they deserve the best. My students with special needs thrive most in environments that are clean and organized. This allergy season has shown us that just doing a little extra in the classroom can make a difference. We have amazing custodial workers, however they cannot tend to every nook and cranny. That is why these a rolling cart and cleaning supplies including Swiffer cloths are so important. I want to help my students feel comfortable in any way I can. Organization is also key to a great learning environment. So it's time to shake things up and do some "Spring Cleaning" to get ourselves comfortable.

Ms. Melendez PS 139 Alexine A Fenty Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Simple Houseware Heavy Duty 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart, Black • Amazon Business $38.37 2 $76.74
Clear Plastic Storage Bins, Pantry Organizers and Storage Containers Fridge Organizer Bins for Organizing Kitchen Cabinet Organizer Bin Bathroom Freezer Refrigerator Organization • Amazon Business $48.72 1 $48.72
Vtopmart 8 Pack Clear Stackable Storage Bins with Lids, Large Plastic Containers with Handle for Pantry Organization and Storage,Perfect for Kitchen, Fridge, Cabinet, Bathroom Organizer • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ziploc Gallon, Quart, Sandwich, and Snack Storage Bags - Variety pack - 347 Total • Amazon Business $29.53 1 $29.53
Swiffer 360 Durable Heavy Duty Fiber Dusters with Extendable Handle Kit White/Yellow 3/Pack (44750) • Staples $21.24 1 $21.24
Swiffer Sweeper TRAP + LOCK Wet? Mop Cloth, Lavender, 38/Pack (00743) • Quill.com $19.79 1 $19.79
Swiffer Sweeper Dry Sweeping Microfiber Pads Unscented 52/Pack (2728764) • Staples $19.69 1 $19.69
2 Pack Extra Large Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty Removable 1.18 Inch x 160 Inch, Clear & Tough Nano Tape, Multipurpose Mounting Tape Picture Hanging Strips Adhesive for Poster Carpet • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Swiffer Sweeper 2-in-1 Dry + Wet Floor Mopping and Sweeping Kit, Multi-Surface Kit for Floor Cleaning, Kit Includes 1 Sweeper, 14 Dry Sweeping Cloths, 5 Wet Mopping Cloths • Amazon Business $18.44 1 $18.44
Rimilak Plastic Clipboard with Storage, 8.5 x 11 High Capacity Folio Nursing Case with Pen Holder, Folder Side-Opening for Classroom, Teacher, Student, Smooth Writing, Black • Amazon Business $8.54 2 $17.08
Swiffer Dusters Cloth Refills Blue 18/Box (99036) • Staples $16.59 1 $16.59
12" x 12" MW Pro Multi-Surface Microfiber Cleaning Cloths | Gray - 12 Pack | Premium Microfiber Towels for Cleaning Glass, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Automotive, Supplies & Products • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83

Materials cost

$341.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$376.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.49

Total project goal

$443.24

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